Who is the 22 yr. old named Thomas Fugate and why should you care? Read this ProPublic article by Hannah Allam:
The article begins:
When Thomas Fugate graduated from college last year with a degree in politics, he celebrated in a social media post about the exciting opportunities that lay beyond campus life in Texas. “Onward and upward!” he wrote, with an emoji of a rocket shooting into space.
His career blastoff came quickly. A year after graduation, the 22-year-old with no apparent national security expertise is now a Department of Homeland Security official overseeing the government’s main hub for terrorism prevention, including an $18 million grant program intended to help communities combat violent extremism.
This is the Fugate dude’s LinkedIn pofile:
Welcome! I'm on a mission to create meaningful impact at the intersection of politics, policy, and public service. Having recently concluded my studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio, my journey is fueled by a deep commitment to fostering effective communication in policymaking.
Embarking on a journey in the Texas House of Representatives and the US House of Representatives, I've woven together experiences in legislative and district office settings. From amplifying policy through public relations to maintaining constituent connections, each role has shaped my understanding of the intricate threads that bind government and society.
In my government affairs role at The Heritage Foundation, I helped produce meaningful work with events, services, and analysis relating to members and the inner workings of Congress.
Armed with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law from The University of Texas at San Antonio, I've honed my skills, earning a certificate in legal studies along the way. Moreover, I've also made sure to diversify my skillset along the way, minoring in Business Administration. From my work, I graduated Magna Cum Laude, a full year early from college, debt-free. I even studied on a full-ride scholarship to study economics, for the summer, at George-Mason University.
While my time as an Archer Fellow in Washington, DC, has come to a close, the intense civic-minded learning and experiences continue to influence my perspective. Additionally, my role as a Texas Civic Ambassador involved crafting a significant service project focused on education for low-income students in Spring 2024.
At the heart of my endeavors is the Model United Nations Club, where I served as Secretary General, leading a diverse group of over 100 members. Alongside, I've dedicated time to mentorship within the Pre-Law Association, guiding aspiring legal professionals in their journey.
Throughout my time, I've also been honored to have worked for the Trump campaign, developing in-depth insight into political operations.
Passionate about fostering positive change, I am keenly interested in roles that allow me to bridge the gap between policy and community impact. My diverse experiences have equipped me with a unique perspective, and I am excited to contribute my skills, passion, and dedication to endeavors that align with my values.
Let's connect and explore ways to create lasting change together! ๐๐คWelcome! I'm on a mission to create meaningful impact at the intersection of politics, policy, and public service. Having recently concluded my studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio, my journey is fueled by a deep commitment to fostering effective communication in policymaking. Embarking on a journey in the Texas House of Representatives and the US House of Representatives, I've woven together experiences in legislative and district office settings. From amplifying policy through public relations to maintaining constituent connections, each role has shaped my understanding of the intricate threads that bind government and society. In my government affairs role at The Heritage Foundation, I helped produce meaningful work with events, services, and analysis relating to members and the inner workings of Congress. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law from The University of Texas at San Antonio, I've honed my skills, earning a certificate in legal studies along the way. Moreover, I've also made sure to diversify my skillset along the way, minoring in Business Administration. From my work, I graduated Magna Cum Laude, a full year early from college, debt-free. I even studied on a full-ride scholarship to study economics, for the summer, at George-Mason University. While my time as an Archer Fellow in Washington, DC, has come to a close, the intense civic-minded learning and experiences continue to influence my perspective. Additionally, my role as a Texas Civic Ambassador involved crafting a significant service project focused on education for low-income students in Spring 2024. At the heart of my endeavors is the Model United Nations Club, where I served as Secretary General, leading a diverse group of over 100 members. Alongside, I've dedicated time to mentorship within the Pre-Law Association, guiding aspiring legal professionals in their journey. Throughout my time, I've also been honored to have worked for the Trump campaign, developing in-depth insight into political operations. Passionate about fostering positive change, I am keenly interested in roles that allow me to bridge the gap between policy and community impact. My diverse experiences have equipped me with a unique perspective, and I am excited to contribute my skills, passion, and dedication to endeavors that align with my values. Let's connect and explore ways to create lasting change together! ๐๐ค
This is from LinkedIn:
Look at the photo below which he posted and you can imagine him thinking of the time when he can assume the crown of King of America:
Do you feel safer now knowing that this dude is supposed to be protecting you from homegrown terrorism?
Okay, now that you know about him and his new job, put this in the context about everything going on both with Trump personally, and within his adminstration. We have this president who madly (in both senses of the word) blasts out vicious and somestimes delusional social media missives about his enemies and delights in the outrage when he picks totally unqualified and incompetent people like Pete Hegeseth and RFK Jr. to be on the Cabinet. Fugate, who I doubt Trump had anything to do with selecting for this or could identify him in a lineup, seems to fit at least the into the unqualified category. His competence has yet to be demonstrated. It is difficult to see how he will be able to have any credibility with the seasoned experts he will be supervising. This is from ProPublica:
“Maybe he’s a wunderkind. Maybe he’s Doogie Howser and has everything at 21 years old, or whatever he is, to lead the office. But that’s not likely the case,” said one counterterrorism researcher who has worked with CP3 officials for years. “It sounds like putting the intern in charge.”
If he is a Doogie Houser, who he bares a passing resemblance to, he might be able to pull it off. In fact, he could prove to be an excellent leader of this vital, albeit small, program.
Compared to other members of the Trump adminstration this appointment shouldn’t have you waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat because you thought you heard someone outside your house or apartment. This is because there are members the Trump administration like Stephen Miller, Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, Tom Homan, Kash Patel, and others who might score high on the MMPI Pd scale:
Trump has embarked on a campaign to discredit President Biden. I’m surprised it hasn’t already been dubbed Auto-pen-gate. See:
The true scandal worthy of the suffix “gate” is “Trumpgate” and it would have numerous subgates with prefixes like fascists, insanity, and incompetent toady.
I hope I live long enough to see history tell the truth about what Trump tried, and failed, to do to destroy our democracy. A title of the book could be “Trump’s Adminstration Was One Giant Gate,” or just “Trumpgate” with an appropiate subtitle.
In the distant future we could have articles like these with different photos of historians or journalists only about Trumpgate.
If it is a true journalist’s scoop at the level of Watergate the only thing I can think of is a Manchrian Candidate kind of story where it is proven beyond any doubt that stories about Krasnov, the code name conspiracy theorists say was given to Trump when he was recruited to be a KGB agent, were true. See Google search.
The ultimate irony, considering the topic of this Substack, would be that Thomas Fugate and his group actually discovered this and were responsible to bringing Trump down. That is, of course, a phantasmagorical flight into wishful thinking.
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